January 16th, 2013 • SEGMENT

From The Show: Words and Music in the Spirit of Martin Luther King, Jr.

From the show "Words and Music in the Spirit of Martin Luther King, Jr." originally aired on January 16th, 2013

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January 14th, 2009 • SEGMENT

From The Show: A Change is Gonna Come: Words and Music in the Spirit of Martin Luther King

The civil rights activist, college professor and former NAACP chairman Julian Bond looks back on the role of music in the civil rights movement and in his own life.

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January 13th, 2010 • SEGMENT

From The Show: A Change is Gonna Come: Words and Music in the Spirit of Martin Luther King

From the show "A Change is Gonna Come: Words and Music in the Spirit of Martin Luther King" originally aired on January 13th, 2010

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January 16th, 2013 • FULL SHOW • read more

Words and Music in the Spirit of Martin Luther King, Jr.

American Routes reflects on the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. in words and music. Join us as we speak with those who knew Dr. King, from music scholar Albert Murray and historian Julian Bond to musicians Harry Belafonte and Mable John. Also, Mississippi riverboat captain Doc Hawley shares a unique memory of Memphis. Plus songs of freedom, deliverance and hope to commemorate this holiday weekend.

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January 11th, 2012 • FULL SHOW • read more

Words and Music in the Spirit of Martin Luther King, Jr.

American Routes reflects on the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. in words and music. Join us as we speak with those who knew Dr. King, from music scholar Albert Murray and historian Julian Bond to musicians Harry Belafonte and Mable John. Also, Mississippi riverboat captain Doc Hawley shares a unique memory of Memphis. Plus songs of freedom, deliverance and hope to commemorate this holiday weekend.

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January 13th, 2010 • FULL SHOW • read more

A Change is Gonna Come: Words and Music in the Spirit of Martin Luther King

American Routes reflects on the legacy of Martin Luther King in both words and music. We'll talk music with Civil Rights activist and college professor Julian Bond. Jazz trumpet legend Freddie Hubbard stops by to share stories of his life in the jazz world during those tumultuous times. All this, plus songs and voices to commemorate our past and look to our future.

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January 14th, 2009 • FULL SHOW • read more

A Change is Gonna Come: Words and Music in the Spirit of Martin Luther King

As historic events take place in Washington, DC this holiday, American Routes reflects on the legacy of Martin Luther King in both words and music. We'll talk music with Civil Rights activist and college professor Julian Bond. Jazz trumpet legend Freddie Hubbard stops by to share stories of his life in the jazz world during those tumultuous times. All this plus songs and voices to commemorate our past and look to our future.

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